For generations, the summer experience of many Covington teens has revolved around hanging out at the city’s three swim facilities, whether they were working at the facilities or enjoying a day of leisure at the pool. As the 2022 pool season approaches, Covington Parks & Rec and SwimSafe Pool Management are currently looking to hire […]
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Seven of the best NKY patios for a summer drink
As soon as the weather hits above 70 degrees, its NKY law that you have to celebrate outdoors with a drink. The hardest part about following this rule is finding places you haven’t been before. Luckily for all of you, I have been to just about every bar, restaurant and brewery in the Northern Kentucky […]
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Notre Dame celebrates 100th birthday
Notre Dame Academy in Park Hills will host their annual festival on July 4th, from 1 to 6 p.m., as usual, but there will be a subtle, albeit important, difference this year. This will be the 100th year the sisters have held their festival. This incredible anniversary is heralded by the announcement that the city […]
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Fairview, Ryland Heights: ‘Don’t they know it’s the end of the world?’
City name: Fairview City size: 324 acres Population: 470 Median income: $61,806 Median property value: $112,500 Incorporated: 1957 Mayor: Harry Sprott ——- City name: Ryland Heights City size: 5.2 square miles Population: 1,077 Median Income: $55,781. Median Property value: $147,415 Incorporated: 1972 Mayor: Johnny Cole Why does the sun go on shining? Why does the […]
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Kenton Vale: Blink and you might miss this city and its rich, unique history
City name: Kenton Vale City size: .1 square mile Population: 108 Median income: $43,750 Median home value: $101,896 Incorporated: 1949 Mayor: Mike Pendergast On Madison Pike, just past Latonia, sits Jackson Florist, the oldest business in the small city of Kenton Vale. The tiny town barely has room for any other type of enterprise. With […]
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Campbell County Public Library hosts early literacy play date
Caregivers can encourage their child’s love of reading while connecting with local resources at the Campbell County Public Library’s Early Literacy Play Date. The event will be held 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 14 at the Newport Branch, the program helps prepare young ones learning how to read. Families can visit stations with toys and […]
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At-home elder care nonprofit expands its services into Northern Kentucky
Safe and effective elder care is an urgent need for many families across the United States. Now, Kendal at Home, an elder care nonprofit, is one of the local organizations offering a solution. Kendal at Home is a Westlake, Ohio based at-home elder care organization. Founded in the late 1960s, the organization’s founding values are […]
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Brighton Center to host 16th annual Veterans Career Fair
In need of a job or just looking for something new? 50 employers from in-demand industries that are actively hiring will be represented at the Brighton Center’s 16th annual Veterans Career fair. Some companies are even planning for on-the-spot interviews. Brighton Center’s Regional Workforce Strategies Coordinator Kim Spreder said different partners of the event will […]
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Take a peek inside historic Newport homes for Beyond the Curb’s Spring 2022 tour
Photographer Brian Frey went on Beyond the Curb’s Spring 2022 tour through Newport. Learn more about Beyond the Curb here.
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Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road launches fund with Horizon Community Fund
The Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road has established a fund partnership with Horizon Community Funds. This fund will support GSKWR’s work in providing leadership development for Kentucky’s girls. “The strength of Girl Scouts in Kentucky and their impact on Kentucky girls, the meaningful ways that they advocate for community engagement and create economic impact […]
